The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Volume 111, Issue 2 , Pages 402-407 , February 2003

Current mite, cat, and dog allergen exposure, pet ownership, and sensitization to inhalant allergens in adults

Received 7 June 2002 ,Revised 6 September 2002 ,Accepted 8 October 2002.

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☆ Supported by The National Asthma Campaign.

☆☆ Reprint requests: Adnan Custovic, MD, PhD, North West Lung Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Manchester M23 9LT, United Kingdom.

PII: S0091-6749(02)91317-5

doi: 10.1067/mai.2003.55

The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Volume 111, Issue 2 , Pages 402-407 , February 2003

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